The God and Gigs Show

The God and Gigs Show

Learn how to connect all the dots of your life - artistic, spiritual and business - so you can thrive as a creative. Hosted by musician and creative coach Allen C. Paul, you'll hear the challenges and triumphs of visionary creatives and Christian entrepreneurs who have built thriving careers without compromising their faith. Topics we cover include: How To Start a Career in Music as a Christian; How to Make a Living as a Creative; How to Grow Your Audience while Honoring God; How to Stay Inspired and Motivated as a Creative; How to Handle Working in Secular Genres as a Christian; and much more. Whether you're a musician, creative soul, or aspiring Christian entrepreneur, you'll hear something each week that unlocks your potential and empowers your artistic path! Join us and discover how to become the creative you were created to be.

Episodes

September 8, 2025 38 mins

Have you struggled to find just where your gifts fit in the world? Feeling like God gave you a bad deal and you have nothing important to share? 

Our guest today, Heather Day, knows that feeling.  But over time, she discovered that God had the perfect position and message for her to share. As a communications director, author and financial mentor, she's found her many talents just needed a place where God could use them. 

In thi...

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What does travelling to 3 conferences in one week teach us about achieving our biggest creative dreams?  

In this inspiring conversation recap from our Friday Creator Checkup disucssion, we'll dive into the one powerful mindset shift you need to make to turn your vision into a reality as a faith focused creator.

Want to read our LinkedIn article on this trip along with our takeaways? Click here to read it! 



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Do you feel like your creative dream is experiencing a divine delay? 

If you've been working faithfully toward a goal, but things keep shifting under your feet, Khadijah Rolle's story will inspire you to stay focused - because God may just be redirecting you into a brand new dream you didn't even see coming. 

Khadijah Rolle is an actress, writer, producer and Broadway performer who recently completed her run in A Wonde...

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Feeling alone in this creator journey? Is counting followers more depressing than inspiring?  In this episode of The God and Gigs Show, host Allen C. Paul sits down with Christian podcaster, author, and designer Addie Ott to explore why chasing social media followers won’t satisfy your creative soul—and how true creative friendships can lead to lasting joy and purpose.

After watching, you’ll be able to:

  • Recognize the da...
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Are you a creative who’s ever squirmed when someone asked, “So, how much does this cost?” You’re not alone—and you’re definitely in the right place. 

In this recorded livestream from our Friday Creator Checkups on YouTube, host Allen C. Paul tackles the tough and oh-so-relatable question of why so many faith-focused artists and creators wrestle with pricing their work.

Drawing insight from personal experiences and candid listener res...

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Thinking about starting a podcast to share a powerful message or passion with the world? Wish you knew how you could find a way to make enough money to make it a reality? 

This episode will show you how one dedicated creator did just that. 

In this conversation, host Allen C Paul sits down with Rory Paquette—a full-time content creator, podcaster, and coach—who has not only built a thriving podcasting career, but done so while remain...

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Few topics spark more passion (and opinion) than the discussion over Gospel versus Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) in our churches.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the pressure to pick a side, or wrestled with how to faithfully serve God, your congregation, and your artistry in a culture full of musical "either/ors," you’re not alone. 

That's why we're revisiting a powerful and timely conversation with ...

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Does what you wear truly represent WHO you are? 

Fashion is one of the most personal and revealing ways that we express ourselves every day, but the powerful industry that makes these clothes is largely hidden from the public - especially when it comes to how Christian values are perceived and treated. 

In this episode,  you'll find out what really happens behind the scenes in the fashion industry when you're a Christian tr...

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In this episode, we dive into the real reason most Christian creators struggle with confidence—and it’s not what you think! 

Host Allen C. Paul shares biblical insight on why praying for confidence might actually keep you stuck, and unveils the mindset shift you need to unlock your creative potential. Whether you’re an artist, musician, writer, or entrepreneur, you’ll discover the critical steps to walk in God-given creative confide...

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Do you want to reach more people with your message, writing or creative gift, but you're worried that trying too hard will risk damaging your family and closest relationships? 

There's hope in the story behind one of our culture's foremost mentors on marriage and building impactful Kingdom culture! 

Author, coach, and creator of The 7 Rings of Marriage, Jackie Bledsoe, is joining  us to share how he's  impacting h...

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Are you doing ALL the things the gurus tell you to do...yet you're not making ANY progress as a Christian creator? 

You've stayed faithful, you've posted, you've planned, you've been praying. 

But your goals feel even more out of reach. 

The reason isn't talent, or even your faith. It's your community - or your lack of it. 

In this episode, we point out why having a strong, aligned creator community i...

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You've heard it over and over - "take the leap of faith"..."pursue your passion"...

...and all of the voices seem to say that being a creator is all or nothing. 

If you have a 'backup' or traditional 9-to-5 job, somehow, you're not doing it right. 

In an age where so many options are available to creators to help them monetize and grow careers, the pressure is on many faith-focused, well-meaning...

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Are you ready to take your creative passion from hobby to a thriving business? In this episode of God and Gigs, we broke down the six (and a half) essential components every creator business needs to succeed—way beyond just talent. We’re talking about having your own website, a real business structure, solid financial management, easy design tools, a system for client communication, and an email list to truly own your audience.

 And...

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There’s a massive shift coming in the creator economy - but are you ready for it? 

The industry built around the intersection of content creators, brands and communities - commonly referred to as the 'creator economy' - is shifting faster and faster into brand new territories, and you might feel like you're hopelessly behind. 

Don’t stress...prepare. There's hope and priceless information shared in this episode. 

I...

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It's unavoidable. You know you need to post on social media to promote your creative projects —but the process is just.... exhausting. 

For podcasters, musicians, writers, dancers, and creatives like you who wear every hat, producing consistent content - especially video - is like getting on a never ending hamster wheel. 

 Whether you're a solo podcaster trying to grow your show on YouTube Shorts, or a singer promoting your...

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Summer is supposed to be all fun and games - but not for those of us in the creator economy. 

You’ve likely felt the tension: summer arrives, everything slows down… and suddenly, your rhythm and momentum seem to disappear.

But what if this season could actually refresh your creativity — instead of draining it?

In this episode, we’re sharing 4 key steps that will help you approach the summer months with clarity, purpose, and peace. Whe...

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Think LinkedIn is just for job seekers or corporate professionals? 

That perspective might be costing you daily, every time you don't show up there. 

In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on why LinkedIn is quickly becoming one of the most powerful platforms available to creators — musicians, podcasters, writers, and artists alike.

While the majority of creators are chasing trends on Instagram or TikTok, LinkedIn o...

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Feeling like your creative work NEVER cooperates with your calendar?

 You're not alone — but there's a way to shift from chaos to clarity. 

In this episode, we explore a simple yet powerful approach to building habits that actually stick, helping you stay consistent and energized in your creative process.

You’ll learn how to make your schedule work for you, not against you — without burning out or overloading your to-do list...

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Do you feel torn between making an income...and making an impact? 

If you struggle to reconcile your desire to be an authentic faith-focused creative who has a mission to impact the world - and the need to pay the bills and create income, this episode is for you. 

During this discussion from our Creative Checkup livestream, we share the important distinction you must draw between pursuing your mission (which we define in th...

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If you grew up with Walkmans and landlines instead of TikTok and A.I, you may have asked this question as a creative....

"Am I too old to start now?"  

If you've asked that, let's explore why your age and life experience are actually your secret weapons in the creator economy.

Here's what you'll discover:

  • • Why the creator economy values authenticity over age
  • • How your life experiences give you a uniqu...
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